Vincristine sulfate, 25 mg

Vincristine Sulfate falls within a group of substances characterized by consistent performance as potent anticancer agents. Its molecular formula is C34H49N5O12S, and it has a molecular weight of 721.8 g/mol. This compound belongs to the vinca alkaloids, a family of structurally related compounds derived from the Madagascar periwinkle plant. Vincristine Sulfate is a semisynthetic derivative of the natural product vincristine, which is extracted from the leaves of Catharanthus roseus. It is supplied as a 25 mg solid material, making it suitable for precise dosing in pharmaceutical applications. Vincristine Sulfate interacts with microtubules, essential components of the cell's cytoskeleton, inhibiting their assembly and disrupting mitosis, leading to cell death. It is used clinically in the treatment of various types of cancer, including Hodgkin's lymphoma and acute leukemia.

• CAS Number: 2068-78-2